Local SEO

Source: Search Engine Land by Elizabeth Rule. Read the original article Learn where competitors are outperforming you — from review recency to category selection — and how to close the gap.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Verification Method for Business Profiles Google is updating the way it verifies business details by…

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Local SEO Specialist Position at Direct Clicks Inc. Direct Clicks Inc. is hiring a Local SEO Specialist/Product…

Source: Search Engine Land by Claudia Tomina. Read the original article Your rankings depend on where Google places your business on the map. Learn how hidden addresses and setup issues can hurt…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article What are relationships in Google Business Profile? Google Business Profile relationships structure local entity connections by nesting listings via the “Department…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Introduces Offer Data Metrics in Business Profiles Google Business Profiles now include a new offer data…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles Introduces Place Page Attributes with Chat Options Google Business Profiles now feature Place page…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Colan Nielsen. Read the original article Google business verification is key to legitimacy. Avoid common google business profiles verification reasons for failure, and ensure a smooth Google…

Source: Search Engine Land by Dayna Lucio. Read the original article Content overlap, unclear ownership, and poor planning can limit growth. Learn how to align corporate and local SEO efforts.

Source: Search Engine Land by Laura I. Abreu. Read the original article Tripadvisor is more than reviews. Optimize listings, images, and engagement to strengthen local SEO visibility and brand trust.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Local Service Ads Charging Issues Highlighted by Expert Google Local Service Ads can be very costly,…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Wondering if you should add services on Google Business Profile? Do services in Google Business Profile impact ranking? Does adding services…

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Local SEO Specialist Location: Dublin, OH Department: Social Media Employment Type: Full-Time; hybrid in-office Job Description We are looking for…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profile Verification Flow Update: What Small Businesses Need to Know Google’s updated Business Profile verification…

Source: Search Engine Land by Darren Shaw. Read the original article Google crawls and parses your contact page. Structure it with the right signals and trust factors to drive rankings and real…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s AI-Generated Service Lists for Local Business Panels Google has expanded its use of AI to now…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Google Search Console vs Google Business Profile data often shows massive discrepancies. Our recent case study analyzes 1,560 keywords to explain…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Local Reviews Disappearing: What Businesses Need to Know There has been a significant increase in complaints…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right, but your business still isn’t showing up in Google’s local results? You…

Source: Search Engine Land by Kumar Vaibhav Tanwar. Read the original article From GBP fundamentals to reviews and service pages, this framework helps you turn local visibility into consistent calls and booked…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Removes Business Short Names from Profiles in Search and Maps Google will no longer display business…

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Who Is Leadgenix? Were a collaborative, friendly, and practical local digital marketing agency located in Lehi, UT. Focused primarily on…

Source: Search Engine Land by Michel van Luijtelaar. Read the original article AI local packs and ads are shrinking organic space. New data shows why calls drop even when 3-pack positions hold…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests AI-Generated “Good to Know” Labels on Hotel Photos Google is experimenting with AI-generated “Good to…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article In the world of local SEO, a business’s reputation is its most valuable asset. When consumers search for a business or…

Source: Local SEO – SEO Blog by Ahrefs by Si Quan Ong. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How to Improve Your Google Maps Ranking in 2024 Having a verified Google…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article If your rankings look great but your phone has stopped ringing, your SEO didn’t fail. Google has just moved the goalposts.

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Data shows AI assistants recommend only 1% to 11% of locations, revealing a massive gap between Google rankings and AI visibility.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Gemini Enhances Local Business Insights Google’s Gemini introduces new local search features that provide detailed insights…

Source: Search Engine Land by Claudia Tomina. Read the original article Google won’t rank what it can’t confidently identify. See how business names and primary categories determine local search eligibility.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Enhanced Verification Details in Local Service Ads Google is experimenting with adding new verification attributes…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Bing Tests a Retro-Style Local Pack Interface in Search Results Microsoft Bing is reportedly experimenting with a…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Automotive Dealers Should Avoid Separate Department Listings on Google Business Profile Automotive dealerships should avoid creating…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Colan Nielsen. Read the original article The “2-hour driving guideline” is one of the most persistent sources of confusion for Service Area Businesses (SABs) on Google Maps….

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Are you a business owner who wants to improve your online presence? One key factor in improving your visibility on Google…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles See Significant Increase in Review Deletions Google Business Profiles have experienced a notable rise…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Colan Nielsen. Read the original article Are you a business owner who wants to improve your online presence? One key factor in improving your visibility on Google…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles Updates Verification Issues Support Form Google Business Profiles has revamped its verification issues support…

Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How to Diagnose and Fix a Google Business Profile Ranking Drop Managing a sudden Google Business Profile (GBP) ranking drop requires a…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article SEO is dying! Well, not exactly, but there are some major shifts that happened in 2025 that should actually change how…

Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Navigating the Emerging Landscape of GEO and AI-Driven SEO in 2025 The evolving practice of GEO (getting businesses to appear in large…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Full Property Sale Listings in Search Results Google is testing a new feature that displays…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Gemini Enhances Local Search with Visual Results Google Gemini now delivers local search results in a…

Source: Search Engine Land by Adam Abernathy. Read the original article Data from 8.7 million Google Business Profiles reveals how industry signals – not generic SEO tactics – determine who wins visibility.

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new merchant location labels in Shopping ads give retailers a visibility boost by highlighting their city or town, helping drive…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Stance on Service Areas and Local Ranking Factors Google does not use service areas as a…

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Launches Nearby Feed for Local Content Discovery in Europe TikTok’s Nearby Feed is now…